Update: Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia captured the men's title with a time of , 2 seconds ahead of countryman Shura Kitata. Kenya's Mary Keitany finished first among the women It was her fourth win. The acceptance rate is lower than elite colleges like Williams, Georgetown or Notre Dame. American men have no shot at crossing the tape first. Celebrities are a regular feature of the race and this year is no different.

The world's longest certified road race: 6 am to midnight for 52 days. It attracts athletes from around the world who want to test themselves against this daunting distance, transcend their own previous capacity, and participate in a great adventure. Along the way, they may also set new world records and gain spiritual insights. Athletes are able to test themselves in a format unlike any other ultra-marathon event. In order to meet their goal of miles in 52 days, they must log an average of The runners begin at 6 a. If they want to, they can continue as late as 12 midnight when the course closes for the night.

Enjoy water-lined course views as you pass by the Port of Miami for a grand finish in South Beach. Snag your sunglasses, sports bras, and shirts within the race registration process or through our online store. All items will ship within 10 days of their order and are shipped USPS. If there are any customer service issues, contact customerservice exosports. People coming together. People running together. A test of endurance, strength and will.

It is the largest marathon in the world, [3] [4] with 52, finishers in [5] and 98, applicants for the race. The race is organized by New York Road Runners and has been run every year since , with the exception of , when it was cancelled due to the landfall of Hurricane Sandy. In past years, it has been sponsored by the financial group ING. In , Tata Consultancy Services , a multinational information technology IT service, consulting, and business solutions company headquartered in India, began an eight-year term as the title sponsor. The race is held on the first Sunday of November and attracts professional competitors and amateurs from all over the world.